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News from March 2017

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Winfield home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Winfield rose by $61,000 while total sales increased by 100%.

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Wood Dale home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Wood Dale fell by $3,000 while total sales decreased by 42.9%.

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Darien home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Darien rose by $1,750 while total sales increased by 30%.

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Roselle (DuPage County) home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Roselle in DuPage County rose by $70,500 while total sales decreased by 15%.

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St. Charles police offering a look inside law and order

By Keri Carbaugh | Mar 13, 2017

Anyone who's ever thought about being a police officer can live the experience for two months by joining the Citizens Police Academy being offered by the St. Charles Police Department, the City of St. Charles announced recently.

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West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission discusses 2017 Community art Banner Project

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 13, 2017

West Chicago Cultural Arts Commission discusses 2017 Community art Banner Project at a recent meeting.

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DuPage County Transportation Committee approves purchase of two vehicles

By Louie Torres | Mar 13, 2017

DuPage County Transportation Committee approves purchase of two vehicles at a recent meeting.

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Wood Dale City Council approves publication of 2017 zoning map

By Louie Torres | Mar 13, 2017

Wood Dale City Council approves publication of 2017 zoning map at a recent meeting.

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Naperville Liquor Commission votes down proposal to sell beer and wine in mini-marts and gas stations

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 13, 2017

Naperville Liquor Commission votes down proposal to sell beer and wine in mini-marts and gas stations at a recent meeting.

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'True advocates' join forest preserve board

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 12, 2017

Lawyers Jennifer Martyn of Woodridge and Scott Hardek of Elmhurst have joined the board of directors of the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, the district reported recently.

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'Pro-growth' candidate McNeily sees opportunities in Wheaton

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 12, 2017

Republican Robert "Bobby" McNeily is running for the Wheaton City Council on what he describes on a Facebook post as his "pro-growth" campaign.

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Watchdog group teaching residents investigative journalism techniques

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 12, 2017

An Illinois nonprofit investigative journalism group wants to train citizens to learn how to keep an eye on government.

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Guglielmi saves best for first

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 12, 2017

Mike Guglielmi says he plans to put everything he has into his first political position, and he wants Winfield Township voters to know he's grateful for the chance to do so.

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Downers Grove school board candidates raise some eyebrows

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 10, 2017

Like any good teacher, Greg Harris appears capable of challenging his listeners -- but this time, they are quite a bit older than usual.

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Patricia S. Spratt donates $150 to Committee to Elect Robert J. Lovero

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 10, 2017

Patricia S. Spratt, (1301 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago), donated $150 to Berwyn's Committee to Elect Robert J. Lovero on Jan. 22, 2016.

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Glen Ellyn schools chief admits to sharing community emails with pro-referendum group

By John Myers | Mar 10, 2017

Glen Ellyn School District 41's school superintendent has taken responsibility for giving the email addresses of school parents to a local political advocacy group.

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Schaumburg Mental Health Committee reviews recommendations for new member, associate member

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Mar 9, 2017

Schaumburg Mental Health Committee reviews recommendations for new member, associate member at its meeting earlier this week.

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Woodridge Village Board of Trustees approves TIF Development Agreement

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 9, 2017

Woodridge Village Board of Trustees approves TIF Development Agreement at a recent meeting.

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Willowbrook Parks and Recreation Commission reviews plans for Willow Pond Park renovation project

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Mar 9, 2017

Willowbrook Parks and Recreation Commission reviews plans for Willow Pond Park renovation project at a recent meeting.

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Winfield Village Board of Trustees votes on landscape maintenance contract

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 9, 2017

Winfield Village Board of Trustees votes on landscape maintenance contract at its meeting last week.